If you work in a lab or deal with diagnostics, you have probably used an ELISA kit. ELISA, short for Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, is a go-to method for detecting proteins, antibodies, hormones, and more. It’s used in medical labs, food testing, and research studies. But what is actually inside an ELISA kit? And why do each of those components matter?
Understanding the Components of an ELISA Kit: Plates, Antibodies, Buffers, and More